Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay Prediction: Hosts expected to take all three points

Golden Arrows and Richards Bay are set to clash at Mpumalanga Stadium in round 22 of the South Africa Premier League. In their previous encounter, Golden Arrows emerged victorious with a 1-2 scoreline. How will this one end?

After securing a league victory over Polokwane City in their previous match, Golden Arrows will enter this game with confidence in their ability to claim another league win. Nduduzo Sibiya's lone goal proved to be the decisive factor, making him the hero for Golden Arrows on that day. However, it's important to note that Golden Arrows had suffered consecutive losses prior to that win, falling to TS Galaxy twice, as well as to Sekhukhune and Kaizer Chiefs. Currently, Golden Arrows occupies the 8th position in the South Africa Premier League standings with 26 points. They have scored 21 goals and conceded 26 in their campaign so far.

In their recent league fixture, Richards Bay faced TS Galaxy at home, resulting in a goalless draw. During the match, Richards Bay maintained 48% possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 3 on target, while TS Galaxy had 6 shots on goal, with 2 on target. Following that game, Richards Bay competed against Supersport United in the NEDBANK Cup, suffering a 1-3 defeat.

Reviewing Richards Bay's recent matches reveals a string of unfavorable results, as they have failed to secure a victory, suffering three losses and securing one draw. Analyzing the statistics further, it's evident that Richards Bay's defense has been vulnerable, conceding goals in 5 out of their last 6 matches, with a total of 10 goals conceded during this period.

Despite their struggles, Richards Bay currently occupies the 15th position out of 16 teams in the standings, having accumulated 14 points from 20 games. Throughout the season, they have scored 15 goals while conceding 28.

Considering the current situations of both teams and their struggles to maintain consistency, there's a significant demand for a win. While Golden Arrows have shown superiority in their past encounters and enjoy the advantage of playing at home, Richards Bay is in dire need of securing three points to avoid relegation. However, playing away poses a challenge for them, and although they are expected to put up a fight, it will be tough.

In this scenario, a bet on both teams scoring with Golden Arrows ultimately clinching the victory seems to be the most favorable option.